About Sylvester of Antioch
Lived 1680 – 1766 (aged 85–86). Sylvester of Antioch was an eastern Orthodox priest.
Sylvester (Patriarche Sylvesteros I Dabbas) was Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch (1724–1766), the first patriarch after the Catholic schism. He was the nephew of Patriarch Athanasius III Dabbas. He was a figure of importance in the history of Arabic printing.
Literature
Ţipău, Mihai. "Sylvester of Antioch: Life and Achievements of an 18th-Century Christian Orthodox Patriarch," Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110988420
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sylvester of Antioch?
Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch (1724–1766)
When was Sylvester of Antioch born?
Sylvester of Antioch was born in 1680 in Cyprus.
When did Sylvester of Antioch die?
Sylvester of Antioch died in 1766.
What was Sylvester of Antioch's occupation?
Sylvester of Antioch was an eastern Orthodox priest.
Sources & further reading
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